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UCB MFE What is the possibility of me getting into Berkeley MFE?

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Hi,
I am currently working in consulting industry. I have an undergrad degree from statistics, and a MA degree from biostatistics. I am thinking about applying for Berkeley MFE. However, I know my background, compared to those physics, engineering students, especially those with phd degree, is kinda weak. I am studying finance and C++ by taking online classes.

Will there be any chance that I can get in, if I apply for 2011 Cal MFE? What can I do to increase the probability?

Thanks for your help!
 
as an international student how what are possibility to have admission at berekeley?can i have financial aid from there upon admission .please i need advise
 
About pre-programs

Hi Andy,

I am a newbie considering to take MFE as well.

We mentioned the pre-program is like some online courses or certificate programs in Math/Programming/Finance?

Or they got actually a pre-program named as certificate in FE...sth like that?

Do most of the quant school ask students to take CFA L1?


Andy said:
25% according to the 2009 acceptance rate
UCB usually asks applicants to take CFA L1 and their pre-programs courses so do what they ask.
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folack said:
as an international student how what are possibility to have admission at berekeley?can i have financial aid from there upon admission .please i need advise
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Same possibility as anyone else.

No financial aid. Don't be lazy and search this forum. This has been answered countless times before.
 
@HorryC, no, the CFA is usually not a prereq to most MFEs. Some of them can ask you to take if, if they believe your finance knowledge is not up to the level.
 
folack said:
as an international student how what are possibility to have admission at berekeley?can i have financial aid from there upon admission .please i need advise
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A wise man once told me to correctly spell names when writing to them. Making spelling mistakes gives an impression that you are not important enough for the writer. I would like to pass on that to you especially when you are hoping they would give you money to study at their place.

p.s. No offense, just a suggestion, ignore it if you don't like it.
 
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